Chuck Brymer joined DDB Worldwide, one of the largest and most creative advertising and marketing companies in the world, in April 2006 as President and CEO. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of the network’s 206 offices in 96 countries. Under Chuck’s leadership, DDB is known for delivering creative business solutions to clients across a broad range of innovative communications platforms.

Ranked number one by Creativity Magazine, DDB is the most awarded advertising agency in the world. The network offers its clients a full set of skills, ranging from traditional advertising to direct marketing, sales promotion, strategic consulting and digital marketing, through such business units as Rapp Collins and Tribal DDB, Adweek’s “Interactive Agency of the Year” for 2006.

Formerly the head of InterbrandGroup, the world’s largest branding and design consultancy, Chuck is one of the foremost experts on brands and has written and lectured extensively on the subject of brands, corporate identity, advertising and brand valuation. Both DDB and Interbrand are part of Omnicom Group (OMC:NYSE), the world’s leading global marketing and corporate communications company.

A strong believer in powerful ideas that result in creative business solutions, Chuck joined Interbrand in New York in 1985 as the President of its U.S. business and became Chairman and CEO of the global company in 1994. He was instrumental in the strategic development of the company and in building its interests around the world. These accomplishments included the management of other leading companies within Interbrand such as Design Forum, BrandWizard and Markforce Associates.

With Businessweek, he created the annual ranking of the “The World’s Most Valuable Brands.” The Best Global Brands study is one of the top three published business rankings in the world, generating great interest and debate on the subject of branding. In partnership with The Economist, Chuck co-authored the book “Brands and Branding.” He also created the highly regarded Brandchannel.com, the leading online exchange about brands and branding.

Chuck began his career in advertising with BBDO in Houston, Texas, where he opened its branch office in 1982. He later moved to BBDO in New York, working in account management.

He also is an advisor to the U.S. State Department to enhance the image of the United States internationally.